For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,817 students in Waynesboro, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 570 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, GA are Blakeney Elementary School, Burke County Middle School and Burke County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waynesboro, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Waynesboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Waynesboro, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blakeney Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Olympic Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2265
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2265
Grades: 3-5
| 709 students
Rank: #22.
Burke County Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
356 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Grades: 6-8
| 907 students
Rank: #33.
Burke County High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1057 Burke Veterans Pkwy
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-6691
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-6691
Grades: 9-12
| 1,214 students
Rank: n/an/a
352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Grades: PK-2
| 987 students
Waynesboro, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burke County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Park Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-8046
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-8046
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Burke County Life Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
305 Park Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9199
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9199
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
356 Southside Drive
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Grades: 6-8
| 1,176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Waynesboro, GA include Blakeney Elementary School, Burke County Middle School and Burke County High School.
How many public schools are located in Waynesboro, GA?
4 public schools are located in Waynesboro, GA.
What percentage of students in Waynesboro, GA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Waynesboro, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waynesboro, GA?
Waynesboro, GA public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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